The New Heavy Duty Bracket: P2580-XX

Unistrut is proud to introduce the new heavy duty bracket, P2580-XX. This new bracket features a clevis shaped base and 3-bolt attachment for added strength, length options from 12" to 36", and has double-sided channel for top and bottom attachments.

A Competitive Overview

The Cantilever Bracket - Double Strut is commonly used for pipe, cable tray, conduit and equipment supports for both top and bottom attachment. Many manufacturers make a similar item to ours, with similar capacities.

The P2580-XX features the following expanded load capacities:

NEW

Length

Unistrut
P2580-XX

Competitive Brackets

Strength Increase

12"

2,700

1,621 - 2,000

35% - 66%

18"

1,800

1,050 - 1,300

38% - 71%

24"

1,350

800 - 1,000

35% - 68%

30"

1,080

650 - 800

35% - 66%

36"

900

500 - 650

38% - 80%

Capacities listed above are in pounds.

Application Examples

Pipe and Conduit Supports

Old with Pipe & Conduit

Supporting two 8" Schedule 40 Water Filled Pipes

Total Weight: 101 lbs./ft.

Bracket Capacity (24"): 1,000 lbs.

Max. Span: 9.9 ft.

This 40' run requires 5 supports!

NEW with Pipe & Conduit

Supporting two 8" Schedule 40 Water Filled Pipes

Total Weight: 101 lbs./ft.

Bracket Capacity (24"): 1,350 lbs.

Max. Span: 13.4 ft.

This 40' run requires only 4 supports!

Save 35% on labor for installation of supports

Save over 15% on support materials

Cable Tray Supports

Old with Cable Tray

This requires 3 supports per straight!

Supporting an 18" Wide NEMA Class 20C System

Cable Weight: 100 lbs/ft x 20 ft = 2,000 lbs

Tray Weight: 4 lbs/ft x 20 ft = 80 lbs

Total Weight: 2,080 lbs

Bracket Capacity (24"): 1,000 lbs

Supports Needed: 2,080 lbs / 1,000 lbs = 2.08

Requires 3 supports

NEW with Cable Tray

This requires only 2 supports per straight. Save 33% on labor for installation of supports and save over 20% on support materials!

Supporting an 18" Wide NEMA Class 20C System

Cable Weight: 100 lbs/ft x 20 ft = 2,000 lbs

Tray Weight: 4 lbs/ft x 20 ft = 80 lbs

Total Weight: 2,080 lbs

Bracket Capacity (24"): 1,350 lbs

Supports Needed: 2,080 lbs / 1,350 lbs = 1.54

Requires only 2 supports

Part No.

Finish

Product Weight / Piece (lbs)

P2580-12

HG

6.1

P2580-12

GR

6.1

P2580-12

SS

6.1

P2580-18

HG

7.8

P2580-18

GR

7.8

P2580-18

SS

7.8

P2580-24

HG

9.5

P2580-24

GR

9.5

P2580-24

SS

9.5

P2580-30

HG

11.2

P2580-30

GR

11.2

P2580-30

SS

11.2

P2580-36

HG

12.9

P2580-36

GR

12.9

P2580-36

SS

12.9

Design Loads

Design Loads - P2580

Part Number

Length "A"

Uniform Design Load*
lbs (kN)

P2580-12

12"

2,700 (12.00)

P2580-18

18"

1,800 (8.00)

P2580-24

24"

1,350 (6.00)

P2580-30

30"

1,080 (4.80)

P2580-36

36"

900 (4.00)

Notes:

Design loads only apply to Unistrut brand products. Look for "UNISTRUT" on the part.

* Safety factor = 2.5 based on the ultimate strength of the connection when mounted to 12 gauge channel.

General Specifications

Standard Dimensions (Unless Shown Otherwise on Drawing):

Hole Diameter:9/16" (14mm)

Hole Spacing (From End):13/16" (21mm)

Hole Spacing (On-Center): 1 7/8" (48mm)

Width: 1 5/8" (41mm)

Thickness:

1/4" (6.4mm) with steel meeting or exceeding ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, or

0.220" (5.6mm) with steel meeting or exceeding ASTM A1011 HSLAS GR 45

Note:

When used for mechanical supports, load capacities of brackets and fittings should be in compliance with the American Standard Code for Pressure Piping.